Senior Associate Finance

Publicis Groupe ANZ; Gurgaon; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gender-Neutral Policy

18 paid holidays throughout the year

Generous parental leave

Flexible work arrangements

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

Publicis Groupe ANZ is seeking a Senior Associate in Controllership in Gurgaon, India. The role involves managing month-end closing activities, financial reporting, balance sheet governance, and ensuring compliance with internal controls.

Ideal candidates should be Chartered Accountants with 2-5 years in accounting or audit and possess strong accounting knowledge alongside advanced Excel skills. The company offers a gender-neutral policy and flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in controllership/accounting/audit.

Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end month-end closing activities.
• Prepare monthly profit & loss statements and perform variance analysis.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations.
• Perform detailed review of books of accounts for discrepancies.
• Manage intercompany bookings and reconcile balances.
• Support audits and ensure compliance with tax requirements.
• Collaborate with FP&A and other teams for reporting queries.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement.

Skills

Strong accounting knowledge (GL, accruals, Balance Sheet, P&L)

Financial analysis and reporting capabilities

Understanding of internal controls and compliance

Advanced Excel skills (Pivot, Lookup, Data handling)

Strong communication and stakeholder management

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Job description

Overview

The Senior Associate – Controllership is responsible for executing key financial controllership activities, including month-end close, financial reporting, and balance sheet governance. The role ensures accuracy in books of accounts, supports audits, and drives process efficiency through continuous improvement and automation.

Your Impact OR Responsibilities:

1. Month-End Close & Accounting

• Execute end-to-end month-end closing activities (P&L and Balance Sheet)
• Post and review journal entries including:
  • Accruals, prepayments, provisions
  • Depreciation and adjustments
  • Intercompany transactions
• Ensure timely, accurate, and complete financial close

2. Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare monthly profit & loss statements and supporting schedules
• Perform variance analysis (Actual vs Prior/Plan)
• Generate MIS reports and provide actionable insights to stakeholders

3. Balance Sheet Management

• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations
• Track and resolve open items / aging balances
• Ensure all accounts are audit-ready with proper documentation

4. Books Review and Controls

• Perform detailed review of books of accounts
• Identify discrepancies and drive corrective actions
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and policies

5. Intercompany Accounting

• Manage intercompany bookings, reconciliations, and settlements
• Ensure accurate and timely elimination of intercompany balances

6. Audit & Compliance Support

• Support internal, statutory, and external audits
• Provide schedules, reconciliations, and audit responses
• Ensure compliance with tax requirements (GST, TDS, etc.)

7. Cross-Functional Coordination

• Collaborate with FP&A, Payroll, Procurement, and Business teams
• Support cost allocation, reclassification, and reporting queries
• Handle stakeholder queries efficiently

8. Process Improvement & Automation

• Identify opportunities to improve processes and reduce manual effort
• Support automation initiatives (Power BI, Excel, workflows)
• Drive efficiency and accuracy in reporting and reconciliations

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (CA)
• 2–5 years of experience in controllership / accounting / audit

Skills

• Strong accounting knowledge (GL, accruals, Balance Sheet, P&L)
• Financial analysis and reporting capabilities
• Understanding of internal controls and compliance
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot, Lookup, Data handling)
• Strong communication and stakeholder management

Benefits of Working Here:

• Gender-Neutral Policy
• 18 paid holidays throughout the year.
• Generous parental leave and new parent transition program
• Flexible work arrangements
• Employee Assistance Programs to help you in wellness and well-being.